Foot Care

Foot Quiz: How Fit Are Your Feet?

Lets find out how fit are your feet. All you have to do is to take a simple quiz and determine your foot fitness. Get started –

1. When did you last have a pedicure?

Last month

Last year

Never

2. How do you cut your nails?

Cut your nails straight across

Cut your nails at corners so that you could round off the edges

Cut them haphazardly

3. Do you moisturize your feet?

Yes everyday.

Sometimes

Never

4. Are you over-weight?

No.

A few extra pounds.

Very over-weight with my BMI over 30.

5. What kind of physical activities do you indulge in?

I go for a walk very often

I do the general home work, walking around, cleaning etc.

I have a desk job that doesn’t require me to move around much.

6. Do you have hair on your toes?

Yes I do, a lot of them.

Yes, just a little bit.

No, I don’t.

7. Do you feel pain in any part of your feet i.e heel, arch, ball of the foot etc?

No, I don’t.

Yes, sometimes, when I do a stressful physical activity or walk for long hours.

Yes, everytime I walk.

8. Do you have problems like diabetes or arthritis?

No, I don’t.

Yes, I have one of these problems.

Yes I have both these problems.

9. Have you had a foot injury in the span of last six months?

No, I didn’t.

Yes, I did, but it was a minor injury. All’s well now.

Yes, I did. It was a severe injury. I still have difficulties walking.

10. Do you stretch and exercise your toes often?

Yes, I do.

Sometimes, I just pull them till they produce a crackling sound.

No, I never stretch my toes.

11. When did you last visit a Chiropodist?

May be a year ago.

Can’t remember.

I never visited one.

Results

Mostly A’s – Congrats. You have very healthy feet owing to your healthy lifestyle and the care that you give your feet. Make sure you visit a Chiropodist often and keep your feet in good health.

Mostly B’s – It’s time to pay attention to your feet. You are in a moderate risk category. You need a few lifestyle changes and need to incorporate exercise in your daily schedule. Do visit a Chiropodist for a thorough examination and advise.

Mostly C’s – Your feet need immediate care. See a Chiropodist as soon as possible to resolve your problems before they get worse.